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Sub-Saharan Africa

Tanzania

Tanzania emitted about 20 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 89th largest emitter. About 0.3 tonnes per person per year, 6% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
20Mt

0.05% of the world · 89th largest

Per person
0.3t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+274%

+848% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.34bn t

0.02% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
33%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202420.02
202320.31
202219.70
202117.68
202015.95
201916.19
201814.23
201713.51
201613.53
201512.78
201411.00
201311.25
201210.37
20118.44
20107.19
20095.81
20085.99
20075.71
20065.88
20055.36
20044.22
20033.69
20023.49
20013.04
20002.57
19992.46
19982.48
19972.82
19962.53
19952.43
19942.06
19932.43
19922.18
19912.26
19902.11

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Tanzania

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Tanzania

Where Tanzania's electricity came from, 2024

  • Gas 62.8%
  • Oil 4.3%
  • Hydro 31.7%
  • Solar 0.5%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.8%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About Tanzania's emissions

How much CO₂ does Tanzania emit?

Tanzania emitted about 20 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 89th largest emitter.

What are Tanzania's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.3 tonnes per person per year, 6% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Tanzania's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +274% compared with 2005 and +848% compared with 1990.

How much of Tanzania's electricity is renewable?

32.9% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.